SLU Announcements
Check out the latest announcements from Saint Louis University.
08/17/26- Saint Louis University undergraduate students are invited to join a fall learning challenge to send a science experiment to the International Space Station as part of Mission 22 of the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program (SSEP). SLU's experiment will be flown to the International Space Station, along with others from around the country, in summer 2027.
08/14/26- First-year students arrived on SLU's campus on Friday, Aug. 14, ready to being their college journey. Oriflamme leaders, new students and parents were excited to move in to residence halls across campus.
08/14/26- SLU Sparks is Saint Louis University's peer-to-peer recognition program, designed to celebrate colleagues who make a positive impact through their actions, contributions, and commitment to the SLU community. A thoughtful Spark not only recognizes great work but also reinforces the values that help the University thrive — acting with character, strengthening the community, and driving change and innovation.
08/14/26- The Department of Academic Support has announced updates to tutoring hours and resources for the upcoming fall semester, providing students with greater access to academic support whenever and wherever they need it.
08/14/26- Saint Louis University will kick off the new academic year with convocation on Tuesday, Aug. 18. The annual event welcomes the newest Billikens to SLU. Convocation is one of the first opportunities for the entire new class of Billikens to develop a sense of cohesion and identity. Members of the SLU community share what being a Billiken has meant to them and what they hope it will mean for the newest members of the Billiken family.
08/13/26- Auditions and tech interviews for the Fall 2026 Theatre and Dance season will take place Wednesday, Aug. 19, and Thursday, Aug. 20. Everyone in the SLU community is invited to participate -- auditions and technical opportunities are open to all SLU students, faculty, and staff, regardless of major, department, or previous theatre experience.
08/13/26- The Research Institute Postdoctoral Support Program is an internal, competitive funding opportunity intended to strengthen SLU's research enterprise by enabling faculty to recruit and support outstanding postdoctoral scholars. This program provides time limited institutional support to advance high impact research, enhance external funding competitiveness, and foster mentoring and career development for early career researchers.
08/13/26- This fall, the Division for Mission and Identity book club will feature A Jesuit's Guide to the Stars by Br. Guy Consolmagno, SJ, Director Emeritus of the Vatican Observatory and President of the Vatican Observatory Foundation. The book club will run from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 5, on Zoom and will conclude on Thursday, Nov. 19, in Boileau Hall from noon to 1:30 p.m. with a Zoom conversation with Br. Guy.
08/13/26- Two University policies are now active after completing the University policy approval process. Learn more about the Policy Approval Process, One is a revised policy and one is a new policy.
08/13/26- To align with updated U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) requirements and strengthen the University's commitment to research integrity and transparency, Saint Louis University has adopted an Interim Conflict of Commitment Policy for Externally Sponsored Research applicable to faculty and research personnel involved in externally-sponsored research activities.
08/13/26- Saint Louis University is set to come alive on Friday with the newest Billikens starting their college journey and arriving on campus for fall move-in. First-year student move-in will take place Friday, Aug. 14, starting at 8 a.m. Returning student move-in will be Aug. 15 and Aug. 16.
08/11/26- The 2026-2027 academic year will see the 19th cohort of Chaifetz Fellows across the Saint Louis University campus. The Chaifetz Fellows promote entrepreneurship education and programming across the SLU campus. More than 100 undergraduate and 100 graduate courses across the SLU campus have embedded entrepreneurship skills.
08/07/26- Saint Louis University will open the academic year with convocation on Tuesday, Aug. 18. Convocation is the official opening to the academic year. This year, Saint Louis University invites all students, staff, and faculty to attend to welcome the newest students and celebrate the start of the new year in community.
08/07/26- The Facilities Service Request Application (OpenBlue Workplace) was recently updated and an issue with Firefox compatibility in the new version has been identified. Until this issue is resolved, users are encouraged to use Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome to access the application.
08/07/26- Registration is now open for the 2026 Interprofessional Geriatric Case Competition. This competition is a unique opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students from multiple disciplines and schools to come together as a team to develop and present a comprehensive, interprofessional plan of care for a complex older patient with multiple chronic health challenges.
08/07/26- Career Services is hosting an On-Campus Job Fair for students seeking part-time work on campus and the surrounding community from noon to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug 26, in the Cook Hall Atrium (School of Business).
08/07/26- Enrollment Management will host an open forum for faculty and staff on the federal Duration of Status (D/S) policy and its implications for international students. The event will be Monday, Sept. 14.
08/06/26- Students, faculty and staff can enjoy special savings on Disney on Ice at Chaifetz Arena, Sept. 25–27.
08/04/26- For the first time, Saint Louis University's Prison Education Program hosted Billiken Breakthrough, a three-day college discovery experience for high school students entering ninth through twelfth grade.
08/04/26- This year's New Faculty Orientation features three events, open to the whole SLU faculty community. The orientation is set for Wednesday, Aug. 12.
08/04/26- The campus community is invited to the Center for Social Action's annual Community Engagement Fair, taking place Tuesday, Aug. 18, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Chaifetz School of Business Atrium. More than 60 non-profit organizations will be on hand advertising volunteer and advocacy opportunities.
08/04/26- The Office of Competitive Fellowship and Scholarship Advising seeks members for the Faculty/Staff Campus Scholarship Review Committee. Members of the committee review application materials for the nation's top opportunities, interview and offer feedback to applicants, and help shape candidate endorsements.
07/31/26- Saint Louis University will welcome its new and returning Billikens home to campus beginning Friday, Aug. 14. During this time, traffic will be heavy in the area around campus, and campus parking options will be impacted.
07/28/26- To enhance network redundancy for SLU's north campus buildings, ITS will perform upgrades affecting primarily wireless network connections from Monday, Aug. 3, through Friday, Aug. 14. During the work, users may experience brief, intermittent network outages during this 30-minute maintenance window, affecting wireless connections. South campus buildings will not be impacted.
07/28/26- The Chaifetz School of Business, through Summer At SLU, hosted a novel Artificial Intelligence and Business Innovation Academy, a five-day experience for high school students grades 9-12 on SLU's campus.
07/24/26- The Chaifetz School of Business, through Summer At SLU, hosted a novel Artificial Intelligence and Business Innovation Academy, a five-day experience for high school students grades 9-12 on SLU's campus.
07/23/26- John Throgmorton, Ph.D., assistant professor of Chemistry, is the first winner of the Information Technology Services' faculty Cybersecurity Champion award. This recognition honors individuals who consistently champion proactive cybersecurity practices, such as promptly reporting suspected security incidents, completing cybersecurity training, actively engaging in monthly “Catch the Phish” challenges, and promoting best practices at SLU.
07/15/26- Recognition is one of the simplest--and most powerful--tools available to leaders. Research consistently shows that employees who feel recognized are more engaged, less likely to experience burnout, and more likely to remain with their organization. A webinar on effective recognition will be at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 30.
07/15/26- Celebrate Saint Louis University's 2026 Homecoming and Family Weekend in Billiken style with the 2026 commemorative T-shirt. This year's limited-edition T-shirt is now available. Preorder by July 31 for delivery to your home and have it in time to wear at Homecoming and Family Week, Sept. 25-27.
07/10/26- On July 14, Saint Louis University's School of Education will celebrate a major milestone as St. Louis Teaching Fellows (STL Teaching Fellows) welcomes its largest cohort in program history during the annual Summer Celebration & Induction Ceremony at Il Monastero.
07/07/26- The Adventures in Medicine and Science Program (AIMS), the educational outreach component of Practical Anatomy and Surgical Education for the SLU School of Medicine, welcomed 42 high school students for its annual Medical and Surgical Procedures Summer Workshop. Campers participated in a week of medical presentations, comparative anatomy dissections and hands-on labs.
07/07/26- Saint Louis University has relaunched the SLU Personal Discount Program through Working Advantage. The program gives SLU employees access to a savings marketplace with discounts on travel, entertainment, dining, retail, gift cards and local deals.
07/02/26- SLU recently recognized and celebrated three Academic Advisors. These annual awards honor advisors who live out SLU's mission each day through care, compassion, and a commitment to student success. Awardees were selected based on survey feedback from students and fellow advisors.
06/30/26- In the spring 2026 term, fraternity and sorority members earned a 3.47 GPA. The highest chapter GPA this spring was a 3.71 earned by Alpha Delta Pi. The Interfraternity Council earned a 3.26 GPA, the Multicultural Greek Council earned a 3.67, the National Pan-Hellenic Council earned a 2.95, and the Panhellenic Council earned a 3.57.
06/26/26- Saint Louis University recently hosted the Foundational Training in Restorative Justice for Catholic Higher Education, offered through the Restorative Justice Network of Catholic Campuses (RNJCC) in partnership with the University of San Diego's Kroc School of Peace Studies and Center for Restorative Justice. Nearly 30 colleagues from Catholic campuses gathered at SLU for an immersive 2.5 day experiential workshop.
06/23/26- Saint Louis University's Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (SLU GWEP) recognized outstanding student scholarship during the second annual Healthy Aging Conference, themed "The Roadmap to Longevity: Strategies to Thrive in Later Life." SLU student Melina Tanuwidjaja was one of the poster winners.
06/23/26- Traffic will be impacted by a partial street closure on Laclede Avenue on Monday, June 29. Crane crews will be working on Spring Hall and will be closing the block to both directions of traffic, parking meter spots as well as the north sidewalk on Laclede Avenue from the west side of the Spring/Laclede intersection down to the western edge Beracha Hall.
06/12/26- Employee Well-Being is sponsoring the World Cup Walking Challenge, where daily steps help a team travel across iconic countries and stadiums around the world. Whether walking during your lunch break, hitting the trail after work, or just moving more throughout the day, every step brings a chosen team closer to victory.
06/11/26- SLU's "Banner Self-Service" and "Internet Native Banner" (INB) systems will both be unavailable for everyone from 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, until 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 21. ITS will be performing maintenance on these systems during this time.
06/08/26- Faculty and staff at the College for Public Health and Social Justice at Saint Louis University recently recognized faculty and staff with awards.
05/28/26- In collaboration with the Department of Campus Recreation and Wellness and Human Resources, Saint Louis University faculty and staff have an opportunity to prioritize wellness this summer with open recreation hours and a featured group fitness class at the Simon Recreation Center. Running from June 1 through July 31, the "Refuel & Recharge" summer initiative invites faculty and staff to take advantage of the Rec Center's facilities and amenities during designated days.
05/27/26- Printing will be unavailable campus-wide between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Monday, June 1, for vendor required maintenance to the Papercut system. Print jobs sent during this time may be deleted and unable to be retrieved after service has been restore.
05/19/26- Information Technology Services has named the first student Cybersecurity Champion award recipient. This recognition honors individuals who consistently demonstrate cybersecurity best practices, such as promptly reporting suspected security incidents, actively engaging in "Catch the Phish" challenges, and promoting best practices at SLU.
05/19/26- Saint Louis University's Capture the Flag team, the CyberBillikens, earned a sixth-place finish in the Experienced Bracket of the National Cyber League's Spring 2026 Cyber Power Rankings, competing against colleges and universities from across the country.
05/15/26- Faculty teaching one of Saint Louis University's required Cura Personalis courses gathered in May for conversations focused on supporting first-year students as they engage with SLU's historical ties to slavery in thoughtful and meaningful ways.
05/14/26- The Chaifetz Entrepreneurship Fellows Program in the Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business at Saint Louis University is accepting applications for new fellows for the 2026-27 academic year. The Chaifetz Fellowships support entrepreneurship education at Saint Louis University, in classes, programs and co-curricular activities.
05/14/26- Saint Louis University Theatre and Dance has announced the 2026-27 Main Stage Season. This season explores the stories people carry, the connections that shape communities, and the moments that change people.
05/14/26- As part of a mechanical project at Spring Hall this summer, there will be two separate temporary partial street closures of Laclede Avenue. The first will be Tuesday, May 19, and the second is set for one day during the week of June 29.
05/12/26- SLU's Banner Self-Service and Internet Native Banner (INB) systems will both be unavailable for everyone from 9 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, until 9 a.m. on Sunday, May 17.
05/11/26- To enhance network redundancy and bandwidth for certain buildings, ITS will perform maintenance on the wired network in select buildings starting Monday, May 18. Users in these buildings could experience intermittent wired network outages, including an impact on phones, throughout their specified maintenance window. There will be no impact on the wireless network.
05/08/26- Saint Louis University has named Chris Ballard assistant vice president and chief of the Department of Public Safety (DPS). Ballard will begin his role on July 6. Ballard joins SLU from the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, where he serves as assistant chief of police.
05/08/26- Saint Louis University will celebrate the accomplishments of graduates with the spring 2026 commencement ceremony, preceded by in-person precommencements for each individual college and school.
05/07/26- This May, the Office of the University Registrar began issuing digital badges to acknowledge student completion of their SLU microcredentials. These digital badges, designed in collaboration with the Division of Marketing and Communications, facilitate the seamless management, dissemination, and communication of students' competencies to prospective employers, graduate institutions, and professional networks.
05/05/26- Provost Mike Lewis, Ph.D., was recognized for his service at SLU before he leaves at the end of the academic year. Starting July 1, Lewis will be the 12th president of Saint Anselm College, a Catholic, Benedictine institution in Manchester, New Hampshire.
05/04/26- More than 50 staff and faculty members of the SLU community recently were recognized at Topgolf Midtown St. Louis for their participation in SLU Sparks, SLU's peer-to-peer recognition program open to all staff and faculty. The event celebrated individuals for achievements and reinforced the importance of acknowledging the everyday actions that advance SLU's mission and values.
05/01/26- Saint Louis University celebrated scholars on Wednesday afternoon at the annual Scholarly Works and Grant Winners reception. The annual ceremony, which dates back to 1977 and is hosted by the Office of the Vice President for Research, celebrates research excellence and recognizes success in publications and other scholarly outputs, as well as grants and service from SLU faculty and staff. Winners were recognized for their accomplishments from 2025.
04/30/26- The Event Services office will continue with the reservation process introduced in 2024 to equitably distribute space for events during the 2026 Fall Welcome period. Anyone who would like to host an event during this time, must complete a Google form by June 15.
04/28/26- The Reinert Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning is announcing two professional development opportunities for faculty this summer in the form of two different institutes. The first will run from June 1 to June 5, while the second will be from July 27 to July 31.
04/28/26- Saint Louis University will celebrate, bless, and mission our graduating seniors at its traditional Baccalaureate Mass. This year's liturgy will take place at 6:15 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, at Saint Francis Xavier College Church.
04/24/26- The Saint Louis University chapter of Phi Beta Kappa held its annual induction ceremony on Tuesday, April 21, recognizing outstanding students for excellence in the liberal arts and sciences.
04/23/26- SLU students are invited to celebrate the art of dance with free tickets to "Shadows & Light,' a dance concert of original works by SLU Dance minors. Performances are April 24-26 in the Xavier Hall Main Stage Theatre. Showtimes are Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m.
04/23/26- The Reinert Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning will formally recognize all certificate recipients for the 2025-26 academic year at the annual certificate ceremony at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, May 1, in room 222 of Wuller Hall. Provost Mike Lewis, Ph.D., will offer his "Reflections on Teaching" during the ceremony.
04/21/26- The inaugural cohort of the Clay Institute's Pathways to Progress program continues to dive into advocacy work. The group recently went to Washington, D.C., and met with numerous legislative staffers.
04/17/26- Saint Louis University's Office of Mission and Identity's next Mass and Speaker Event will be Friday, May 8. The event will feature Bobby Wassel, Ph.D., who will speak on how his work in the VITAS program and University CORE exemplifies the Apostolic Preference of journeying with youth toward a hope-filled future.
04/17/26- The 19th annual Senior Legacy Symposium will occur on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in the Busch Student Center from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. This event features the work of over 100 students and over 40 academic departments and programs.
04/16/26- Saint Louis University's Family Center for Healthy Aging and Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program will host the second Healthy Aging Conference, The Roadmap to Longevity: Strategies to Thrive in Later Life. This two-day hybrid conference brings together professionals, caregivers, students, and community members for an exploration of what it truly means to age well.
04/16/26- Currently enrolled students seeking Saint Louis University-specific scholarship assistance for the 2026-2027 academic year are invited to complete the general application by Sunday, May 3, for priority consideration.
04/16/26- Saint Louis University Libraries will expand interlibrary loan services on Friday, May 1, to cover all requests for materials from libraries outside of SLU, replacing its resource-sharing agreement MOBIUS, a regional library consortium.
04/14/26- At the end of March, SLU's Fraternity and Sorority Life celebrated Unity Week, a program to promote connection through volunteerism, philanthropy, and good-spirited competition. Notable events included a trivia night, dodgeball tournament, cardboard boat race in Simon Recreation Center, and an awards gala.
04/14/26- The next "Away for a Day" Ignatian Faculty and Staff Retreat has been scheduled for Tuesday, June 9, 2026. The retreat provides an opportunity to relax, engage in spiritual reflection, and rejuvenate as SLU concludes the spring semester and prepares for the upcoming fall semester.
04/10/26- SLU's "Banner Self-Service" and "Internet Native Banner" (INB) systems will both be unavailable for everyone from 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, until 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 19. ITS will be performing maintenance on these systems during this time.
04/10/26- The campus community is invited to attend the annual 1818 Community Engagement Showcase, which features the 18 grant awardees and the impact their projects had on the St. Louis region in collaboration with a non-profit organization. The open-house style event will take place Thursday, April 30, from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Chaifetz School of Business atrium.
04/10/26- The Department of Psychology will be hosting the 23rd annual Undergraduate Capstone Symposium on Wednesday, April 22, in the Busch Student Center, Rooms 172 and 173.
04/09/26- The Department of Political Science is hosting the fifth annual essay contest in honor of Law Day. SLU students are invited to submit a 500-word essay regarding: "Is the Rule of Law essential to the American Dream?"
04/09/26- SLU Chapter Sigma Xi Scientific Research Honor Society held its annual research symposium on Monday, March 30, 2026. There were more than 110 abstracts from various disciplines. Over 50 volunteers from across campus served as judges for the posters.
04/07/26- To enhance network redundancy for the South Campus buildings, ITS will perform upgrades affecting only wireless network connections from April 13-17. Users may experience brief, intermittent network outages during this 20-minute maintenance window, when their building is cut over.
04/07/26- Past and current Reinert Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning Ignatian Teaching fellows will share their perspectives and experiences about teaching in the Learning Studio, a teaching space designed by a team of faculty and students as part of the Herman Miller Learning Spaces Research Program, from 3 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15, in the Learning Studio (room 213 of Des Peres Hall). A reception will immediately follow the symposium.
04/07/26- Faculty, staff, students, and community partners are invited to attend "Expanding University-Industry Collaboration: Case Study Symposium Featuring Karviva," taking place Friday, April 24, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
04/07/26- SLU clinched first place in the Division 1 2026 Collegiate Chess League regular season and has qualified for the playoffs.
04/07/26- Professional Notes is a round-up of awards, presentations, papers, and other professional achievements of SLU faculty, staff members, and students.
04/02/26- Saint Louis University celebrated teaching on Wednesday afternoon. Members of the SLU community gathered in the Sinquefield Stateroom in DuBourg Hall for the third annual Celebration of Teaching. The event honors educators who won institution-level awards this academic year.
04/02/26- Currently enrolled undergraduate SLU students can now apply for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship. The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship is a competitive award granted to undergraduate students committed to social justice, service, and leadership.
04/02/26- The 26th annual Sam and Marilyn Fox Atlas Week begins Sunday, April 12, with the Atlas Week Kick-Off Event at 5 p.m. in the Center for Global Citizenship. Atlas Week aims to engage the SLU community through a diverse range of events and programs designed to raise awareness and foster dialogue on both historical and contemporary global issues.
04/01/26- The Greater St. Louis Marathon will be held on Saturday, April 11, and will affect traffic and parking for the SLU community. The Laclede Garage and Loyola parking lot will be inaccessible from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. During this time, the eastbound lane of Laclede Avenue from Compton Avenue to Vandeventer Avenue will also be closed.
03/31/26- The Saint Louis University Interprofessional Education Program and the Doisy College of Health Sciences will host the sixth annual Regional Summit sponsored by the Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions (ASAHP). The event will take place on Wednesday, May 20.
03/31/26- The Saint Louis University women's basketball team is seeking student managers. Managers must be students and available for practices and home games.
03/30/26- SLU Sparks is SLU's peer-to-peer recognition program that makes it easy to celebrate colleagues who go above and beyond and live SLU's mission and values.
03/30/26- The Memory Care Home Solutions Symposium will be Thursday, April 16. The hybrid symposium is designed to strengthen dementia care across disciplines.
03/30/26- The second Healthy Aging Conference will be held on Friday, June 5, and Saturday, June 6, at the SLU Learning Resource Center. All SLU faculty, students, and staff can attend for free the opening day.
03/30/26- The Interprofessional Education Program at Saint Louis University is hosting its biannual poster symposium from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28, in the foyer of the Education Union.
03/27/26- Billiken Bounty and the Center for Social Action are hosting the authors of "Starving the Dream: Student Hunger and the Hidden Costs of Campus Affluence" for a presentation and discussion on Monday, April 20, from 1 p.m. to 2:30pm in the Center for Global Citizenship.
03/27/26- The 26th annual Sam and Marilyn Fox Atlas Week will be held April 12-18, 2026. A long-standing SLU tradition, Atlas Week aims to engage the SLU community through a diverse range of events and programs designed to raise awareness and foster dialogue on both historical and contemporary global issues.
03/27/26- Beginning Tuesday, April 28, University‑owned computers must connect to the SLU network at least once every 90 days to remain active and supported. This can be done by being on campus or by connecting through GlobalProtect VPN. Computers that do not connect within 90 days may be removed from SLU systems, which could result in loss of access until remediated.
03/27/26- The Atlas Program is seeking flag bearers for its annual Parade of Nations. The parade will be on Friday, April 17, between 11:45 am and 12:30 p.m.
03/27/26- The 19th annual Senior Legacy Symposium will occur on Tuesday, April 28, in the Busch Student Center from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The Division of Academic Affairs needs volunteers for various tasks throughout the day to help the event run smoothly.
03/24/26- Facilities Services will be making concrete repairs at various locations at the four main Grand Boulevard crosswalks on the north campus. The repairs are scheduled for Thursday, April 2.
03/24/26- Alumni from the Garcia Robles Open Study/Research Award program from Fulbright will host a virtual information session on Tuesday, April 7 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
03/24/26- The Emerson Leadership Institute, in partnership with the Office of the Provost at Saint Louis University, invites faculty to register for Session 2 of a new pilot Faculty Development Program: Leadership Workshop - Fostering Dignity and Belonging. The event will be at 8 a.m. on Friday, April 10, in the Chaifetz School of Business.
03/24/26- Starkloff Disability Institute, in partnership with Saint Louis University, invites proposals for the upcoming Universal Design Summit 8 (UDS8), taking place Nov. 18-20, 2026, on SLU's campus and online. The deadline to submit is Monday, April 20.
03/24/26- For the first time since 2019, the Saint Louis University men's basketball team qualified for the NCAA Tournament, and Billiken fans were ready. The Billikens, making their 11th NCAA Men's Basketball Championship appearance in program history and their first since 2019, earned a No. 9 seed in the Midwest Region. The Billikens, the World's Greatest Pep Band, cheerleaders, students, fans, and alumni travelled to Buffalo, New York, to watch SLU take the court in the NCAA Tournament.